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The death from cancer of Talia Castellano, a 13-year-old makeup whiz whose YouTube videos attracted a large audience, has sparked a surge of comments online.

First diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma in February, 2007, she had gone through several treatments and a number of relapses since then. Her death was announced yesterday on her Angels for Talia Facebook page.

“It is with a heavy heart that we share with all of you that Talia has earned her wings at 11:22am. Please lift her beautiful soul, her beautiful light to heaven and please send your love and prayers to her family during this most difficult time,” the message said. Read More »

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